early childhood educator (ECE)

Government of Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Educator to join their team in a child care centre. This role involves assessing children's development, creating tailored learning plans, and implementing engaging educational programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a passion for nurturing young minds, and the ability to work collaboratively with co-workers and families. If you are committed to fostering a safe and stimulating environment for children, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate is required.
• First Aid and CPR certifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development to prepare tailored learning plans.
• Develop and implement child-care programs promoting overall development.
• Lead activities and engage children in educational experiences.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Interpersonal awareness

Reliability

Team player

Creativity

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Child care centre

Responsibilities Tasks

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Team player
• Creativity